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AVON — Fall foliage along with one of the Farmington Valley's oldest landmarks will be celebrated this weekend with events that are being planned by two groups. The first is the 26th annual Heublein Tower Toot, which will be held by the Friends of Heublein Tower on Saturday and Sunday, according to an announcement from the group. People who can walk up the ridge along the east side of Avon and Simsbury can get free tours of the tower, listen to German music and enjoy the views of the surrounding area. Food will be for sale and that includes bratwurst, hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks and snacks. There will also be activities for children and the tower's gift shop will be open....

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